SOC 29-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dentists, General — Hill Country Region of Texas
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Hill Country Region of Texas, TX is $152,820 a year, trailing the national median of $170,950 by 10.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Hill Country Region of Texas, TX is $152,820 a year, trailing the national median of $170,950 by 10.6%. Half of workers earn between $127,000 and $245,090. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $124,840 and the ninetieth at $266,800.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.80 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Austin leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $188,190. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 4th of 431 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $124,840 | −27.0% |
| 25th | $127,000 | −25.7% |
| Median (50th) | $152,820 | −10.6% |
| 75th | $245,090 | +43.4% |
| 90th | $266,800 | +56.1% |
| Mean | $175,480 | +2.6% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin | $188,190 | 820 | |
| 2 | Corpus Christi | $180,630 | 90 | |
| 3 | Dallas | $179,990 | 2,890 | |
| 4 | Longview | $170,660 | 80 | |
| 5 | San Antonio | $162,140 | 690 | |
| 6 | Beaumont | $157,770 | 70 | |
| 7 | Abilene | $156,040 | 50 | |
| 8 | Amarillo | $154,960 | 100 | |
| 9 | College Station | $154,340 | 70 | |
| 10 | Odessa | $153,860 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hill Country Region of Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $152,820 goes as far as $157,384 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$152,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$157,384US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $152,820 a year, 10.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $124,840 to $266,800 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $188,190.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dentists, General in Hill Country Region of Texas, TX?
The median annual wage is $152,820, or $73.47 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $170,950, so pay in Hill Country Region of Texas, TX is 10.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hill Country Region of Texas, TX earns more than $266,800 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $124,840 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Austin, at $188,190 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Hill Country Region of Texas, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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